Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Aurelio set for return against Burnley

Fabio Aurelio is set to make his first Premiership start this season after recovering from a knee injury picked up over the summer. The Brazilian has not take part in the Reds campaign so far, but Benitez is hoping he will have made a complete recovery by the time Burnley come to Anfield on September 12.

"Fabio is back training and playing football," said the Liverpool boss to the official site.

"After the end of the international break I don't think he will have any problems and he will be able to be involved in normal training sessions and be in the squad.

There was also encouraging news about other players on the injury list:

"Daniel Agger is walking again after his back operation and Nabil El Zhar's knee injury is also improving, so that's very positive," said Benitez.